Latest earthquakes near Astara today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Astara, Azerbaijan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Astara? If an earthquake is happening right now near Astara (also known as آستارا), it will show up within minutes.
Astara Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 135 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Astara in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Astara roughly every 27 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Astara in 2019. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Astara that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Astara in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Astara during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 126 | 93.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 6.67% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Astara
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Astara occurred on Nov 8, 2019 02:47 local time (Asia/Baku timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 134 kilometers (83 mi) west-southwest of Astara, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Astara in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Jun 21, 1990 02:00, 173 kilometers (107 mi) west-southwest of Astara. It is the strongest earthquake near Astara in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Astara in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Astara.
Nearest earthquakes from Astara
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Astara. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Astara.
When was the last earthquake in Astara?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Astara on the evening of April 16, 2025 at 22:56 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 279km north of Astara at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Astara in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Astara?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Astara on the night of June 21, 1990 at 02:00 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 173km south-southeast of Astara at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Astara since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Astara?
In the past 10 years, 135 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Astara. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 27 days.
